Born August 29th, 1920, Charlie "Bird" Parker was one of the most influential and iconic artists in jazz history.
As the central figure in the development of bebop in the 1940s Bird was a legendary figure in his own lifetime and was idolized by those who worked with him including Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus, Bud Powell and Miles Davis. He was the inspiration for Birdland and practically defined its mission as the home for modern jazz in New York City. Since his death in 1955 at age 34 Bird has inspired every subsequent generation of jazz artist and left a rich legacy of distinctive compositions and signature melodic vocabulary that still informs every style of jazz.
For his celebration Birdland presents a group of jazz all-stars who can move seamlessly between classic and contemporary Bird-inspired material.
Charlie Parker Birthday Celebration featuring:
Vincent Herring, Greg Osby (alto saxophones)
Eric Alexander (tenor sax, 8/30-9/1 only)
Helen Sung (piano)
Lonnie Plaxico (bass)
Billy Drummond (drums)
Special Guest Sheila Jordan (vocals, 9/2-3 only)
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
TUESDAY thru SATURDAY @ 8:30 & 11 PM
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Charlie Parker Birthday Celebration
First Preview: Aug 6, 2016
Opening Date: Aug 29, 2016
Closing Date: Sep 3, 2016
Running Time: 01:25
Playing @
Birdland Jazz Club
315 West 44th St, New York, NY 10036
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 16
Audience Advisory: There is a $10.00 food or drink minimum per person. Dinner is served between 5pm-1am.
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Full-price tickets:
$40.00 - $40.00
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Discount Parking Garages on 44th street. (Edison Parking 330 West 44th Street, just east of 9th Avenue) -
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Wheelchair Info
Wheelchair accessible
